Glenda Iquila
108-25 31st Dr Eats Elmhurst,NY
Summary
Skilled Plancha/Grill Cook with expertise in meal preparation and food safety. Adaptable in fast-paced kitchen environments, committed to high cleanliness standards. Collaborative team player with proficiency in communicating and translating customer requests, alongside a comprehensive understanding of food safety and health code requirements.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Plancha cook/Expeditor
Orbital kitchens
New York, New York
04.2022 - 09.2025
- Prepared diverse meals following standardized recipes and safety guidelines.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure efficient meal service during peak hours, enhancing overall dining experience.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment, contributing to high customer satisfaction through teamwork.
- Monitored cooking temperatures to ensure food safety and quality standards.
- Operated kitchen appliances, including grills, ovens, and fryers safely and effectively.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Enhanced meal preparation efficiency by chopping, dicing, and slicing vegetables and fruit prior to peak hours.
- Addressed customer complaints about food quality, leading to improved service recovery and customer retention.
cook plancha
tacos moralas
jackson heights, NY
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Crafted authentic Mexican dishes tailored to diverse customer preferences, enhancing dining experience.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Coordinated with team members to deliver timely food service during peak hours, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Modified recipes based on ingredient availability while upholding quality standards, optimizing menu offerings.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Ensured cleanliness of kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils, and dishes to promote food safety.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Education
GED -
Queens Adult Learning Center
Queens, NY09-2021
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen safety
- Recipe adaptation
- Equipment operation
- Sanitation standards
- Inventory management
- Meal presentation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Plancha cook/Expeditor
Orbital kitchens
04.2022 - 09.2025
cook plancha
tacos moralas
05.2021 - 03.2022
GED -
Queens Adult Learning Center